Can culture and society limits people's motivation to think deeply and to articulate clearly? Eileen and guest Kirk discuss why these questions arise regarding contemporary Chinese society.
Topics Discussed:
1. Problems with expression that we see during street interviews
2. Chinese teachers limit thought by promoting standard answers?
3. Chinese are discouraged by society to express their opinions?
4. Why Chinese are afraid of expressing opposing views?
5. Chinese men are not encouraged to express their emotions and feelings
6. Chinese men are not allowed to show weakness
7. The impact of short videos on Chinese's ability to think and articulate
8. The culture of obedience and respecting authority discourages thought?
9. Chinese avoid conflicts
10. Chinese lack patience with foreigners who speak broken Chinese
11. Foreigners who mastered Chinese are more articulate than native Chinese speakers?
Music: Blue Skies by Silent Partner
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